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BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) this week surpassed the firm’s longstanding iShares Gold Trust (IAU) in net assets.

Nifty 100 Low Volatility 30 ETF represents an increasingly popular investment strategy aimed at offering stability in volatile markets. This exchange traded fund (ETF) is a passive fund, meaning it closely follows the Nifty 100 Low Volatility 30 index, and invests in stocks with lower-than-average volatility. The primary goal is to minimise sharp price swings, providing investors a smoother ride in their equity investments.

Chinese equities and outsized stimulus measures have led many investors to believe the Chinese market offers an attractive entry point. But financial planners are asking savers to be careful.

Bitcoin (BTCUSD) was briefly back above $76,000 Thursday as investors await the rate cut decision by the U.S. Federal Reserve.

The price of Bitcoin hit a new high today, briefly breaking $76,000 at about 4:25 p.m. Eastern, surging past its previous all-time high of $73,794 set on March 14, 2024. While not directly impacted by Donald Trump’s win in the 2024 presidential election, president-elect Trump's return to the White House is viewed as being favorable for the crypto industry—especially in terms of regulation and the potential development of a strategic Bitcoin stockpile. If you’ve been looking to invest in Bitcoin but are not sure how to invest in assets other than physical coins or tokens, spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) may be the answer. And these ETFs can be purchased using many of the top online brokerage platforms. 

Speaking at Investment Week's Funds to Watch 2024 event today (7 November), Calay said assets under management for active ETFs in Europe hit €45bn at the end of the third quarter, up from roughly €20bn in 2022.  Passive strategies as a whole remain a popular option among investors, as active managers continue to struggle with continuous outflows across all sectors including equities, fixed income and alternatives, she said.  According to Morningstar Direct, passive strategies in the UK gathered £3bn in assets during the third quarter of 2024. Global ETF flows set to surpass $1trn t...

The launch will extend the iShares range of fixed maturity UCITS ETFs to 25 funds, with maturity ranging from 2025 to 2034. BlackRock said the addition of the four ETFs – maturing in December 2031, 2032, 2033 and 2034, respectively, across both dollars and euros – will provide «affordable access to the corporate bond market». BlackRock expands iShares range with four sovereign bond ETFs «As the range of iBonds UCITS ETFs grows, investors will be able to benefit from additional versatility to meet specific portfolio needs and expanding use-cases such as bond laddering,» said Brett P...

The largest active ETF provider in Europe has listed the JPMorgan US Equity Premium Income Active UCITS ETF (JEPI) and JPMorgan Nasdaq Equity Premium Income Active UCITS ETF (JEPQ) on the London Stock Exchange today (6 November). JEPI and JEPQ have been popular among US ETF investors since their US launches in May 2020 and May 2022, respectively.  With $36.6n in assets under management, the US-domiciled version of JEPI is currently the largest active ETF globally, while JEPQ holds $17.6bn in assets as of 24 October.  Invesco unveils trio of future-focused thematic ETFs The two p...

Donald Trump securing a victory, sparking renewed interest in the crypto market. Bitcoin’s price rally, which saw it gain nearly 10% in a short span, has reignited discussions about its potential to reach even greater heights. Will historical trends of post-election surges hold true, potentially pushing Bitcoin to over $100k by late 2025? And with Bitcoin ETFs driving institutional interest, could we be witnessing a renewed confidence in crypto’s growth trajectory post-election under a pro-crypto administration?

Bitcoin has once again captured the global spotlight by soaring to an all-time high, surpassing $68,000 and reaching a market capitalization that exceeds $1.3 trillion—equivalent to some of the world’s most powerful tech giants like Meta and Tesla. This surge has reignited debates among investors and analysts: Is this the beginning of sustained long-term growth or just another short-term rally set to correct itself? To answer this, it’s essential to explore the driving factors behind Bitcoin’s rise, the impact of political changes, and potential challenges that could shape its future.

equity mutual funds. Normally, they would have to pay capital gains tax on sale of these which would decrease their money in hand. However, there's a way to save long-term capital gains (LTCG) tax on the sale of equity shares and equity mutual funds. Income tax laws allow individuals to save tax on LTCG from equity shares and equity mutual funds provided the capital gains are used to buy a residential property. Here's how.

Mumbai: As Bitcoin surged toward $70,000 and Wall Street went long on Donald Trump, Indian crypto exchanges tapped offshore bourses for crypto futures trade which is catching on, while many HNIs reportedly made misleading declarations to banks to show their foreign crypto holdings as ‘security’ investments. Local bourses as well as these HNIs believe their trades are kosher — drawing comfort from the fact that the foreign exchanges they are dealing with are registered with Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU). However, they may be unwittingly walking through a minefield of rules on the Foreign Exchange Management Act.

As on Sep 30, 2024, in terms of performance domestic price of Gold (MCX gold) has generated reasonable return. For instance, over last period of 15 Yr. MCX Gold has generated return of 11.1% CAGR whereas Nifty50 has generated return of 12.9%. In short-term, such as over 3-year period, it has generated return of 18% vis-à-vis 14.9% of Nifty50. Over the long run, Gold has exhibited low or even negative correlation with Nifty 50 and helps in risk mitigation. Though investors should note that in the short term, correlation may or may not hold. For example, while in 2008 and 2011, when Nifty 50 gave negative returns, Gold posted strong positive returns, but both the asset classes were negative in year 2015. At current levels, while Gold may not deliver exuberant returns in short term, investors should approach it for portfolio completion and risk mitigation with longer investment horizon with a strategy to buy at Dips or in staggered manner. Backed by reasonable performance, risk mitigation and being a safe haven, investors are naturally inclined to allocate some portion of their portfolio to gold and use gold for prosperity in their wealth creation journey.

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Dhanteras, which marks the start of Diwali, was celebrated. Better tax structure for these products and strong returns in the recent past prompted investors to buy gold and silver ETFs on that day, considered auspicious for buying precious metals. The combined turnover of gold and silver ETFs stood at ₹428 crore on October 29 as against ₹89 crore on the eve of Dhanteras last year. While gold ETF volumes surged from ₹65 crore to ₹236 crore, silver volumes jumped from ₹23.6 crore to ₹191.6 crore. ETFs are bought and sold like listed stocks.

mutual funds have filed draft documents with Sebi to launch new funds. These fund houses will jointly introduce three passive funds and one small-cap fund. The drafts have been submitted by Edelweiss Mutual Fund and Mirae Asset Mutual Fund. These passive schemes will be based on the BSE Capital Markets & Insurance TRI, BSE Internet Economy TRI, and BSE 200 Equal Weight TRI (Total Return Index) indices.

Bitcoin (BTCUSD) traded around $73,000 Tuesday for the first time since March, gaining traction ahead of the U.S. presidential election as investors poured billions into spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds.

mutual funds, all international, have offered negative returns in 2024 so far. During the mentioned period, around 208 sectoral and thematic funds existed. HSBC Brazil Fund lost the most of around 16.09% in 2024 so far. Mirae Asset Global Electric & Autonomous Vehicles ETFs FoF lost around 3.90% in the period.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. NEW DELHI : For Indians, shopping for gold on Dhanteras symbolizes fortune and prosperity. Tradition aside, the yellow metal is also a good long-term investment option.

It is not only the short-term returns that look impressive, but even the long-term returns from the yellow metal are mostly in the double digits. Such a strong performance will influence many more to invest in the yellow metal around Diwali. Historically, gold has seen multiple price corrections and stagnation for many years. So a good performance in the recent past offers no guarantee of higher returns. If you are planning to invest in gold, you must weigh your options and understand if the prices will continue to rise.

Dhanteras, which is considered as an auspicious day for buying gold, is being celebrated in India today. But after a 30% rally in yellow metal since the last Dhanteras, is investing at current levels a right choice and what options do investors have? Gold has had a phenomenal run since the last Dhanteras which was celebrated on November 10, 2023. Notwithstanding this it can still earn returns of 10-12% till the next one.